Psalms 86:4
Cause to rejoice the soul of thy servant; for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift my soul.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
In Context
3Be gracious unto me, O Lord; for unto thee I call all the time.
5For thou, O Lord, art good and forgiving, and abundant in kindness unto all that call on thee.
Cross References
Psalms 25:1“Of David.” Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
Psalms 62:8(62:9) Trust in him at all times, O ye people; pour out before him your heart: God is a protection for us. Selah.
Isaiah 61:3To grant unto the mourners of Zion,—to give unto them ornament in the place of ashes, oil of gladness in the place of mourning, garments of praise in the place of a grieved spirit; that they may be called, Oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.
Isaiah 66:13As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and in Jerusalem shall ye be comforted.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 86:2-8
Humble Petitions. 1 Bow down thine ear, O Lord , hear me: for I am poor and needy. 2 Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. 3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. 4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. 6 Give ear, O Lord , unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. 7 In the day of my… Read the whole commentary →